Proverbs 16:16
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Other Translations of Proverbs 16:16
New International Version
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
English Standard Version
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
The Message
16 Get wisdom - it's worth more than money; choose insight over income every time.
New King James Version
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
New Living Translation
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:16
Commentary on Proverbs 16:16
(Read Proverbs 16:16)
There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom.